The ageing and development report : poverty, independence and the world's older people / HelpAge International ; edited by Judith Randel, Tony German and Deborah Ewing of Development Initiatives.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Randel, Judith.

German, Tony.

Ewing, Deborah (Editor)

HelpAge International.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Developing countries--Social conditions.

Older people.

Older people--Developing countries--Economic conditions.

Aging--Social aspects--Developing countries.

Aging.

Old age assistance--Developing countries.

Old age assistance.

Self-help groups--Developing countries.

Self-help groups.

Aging--Social aspects.

Economic conditions.

Social conditions.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

xvi, 200 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Aging and development report.

Ageing & development report.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] : Earthscan Publications, 1999.

Summary:

The world's population is aging. The changes are happening most rapidly in the developing world where the majority of older people live. What will these changes mean for economies, health systems, working patterns and family relationships in the world's poorest countries? For many, old age is a struggle for survival. Health care, retirement and welfare are not an option.

This is the first extensive survey of the issues. Drawing on Helpage's long experience in over 60 countries, with contributions from world experts in the field, it uses case studies and statistics, to provide a comprehensive review of the condition of older people in the world's poorest countries.

This will be essential reading for development policy makers and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental agencies, demographers and gerontologists.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1853836486

OCLC:

43000491